cis-6-Nonen-1-ol

Synonym(s):(Z)-6-Nonen-1-ol

CAS NO.：35854-86-5
Empirical Formula: C9H18O
Molecular Weight: 142.24
MDL number: MFCD00015388
EINECS: 252-764-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:12:49

What is cis-6-Nonen-1-ol?

Chemical properties

White to slightly yellow liquid; powerful, melon-like odor.Insoluble in water.

Chemical properties

cis-6-Nonen-1-ol has a powerful, melon, green odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in muskmelon, cucumber, lean fish and pepino fruit (Solanum muricatum)

The Uses of cis-6-Nonen-1-ol

Food additive.

What are the applications of Application

cis-6-Nonen-1-ol is a product for proteomics research

Definition

ChEBI: (Z)-non-6-en-1-ol is a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol that is (Z)-non-6-ene carrying a hydroxy group at position 1. It has been found in muskmelon and watermelon. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite, a cosmetic and a pheromone. It is a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol, an alkenyl alcohol and a volatile organic compound.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 1 ppb

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: waxy, cucumber, honeydew, green watermelon.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 47, p. 4482, 1982 DOI: 10.1021/jo00144a016
Synthesis, p. 920, 1984 DOI: 10.1055/s-1984-31017

Properties of cis-6-Nonen-1-ol

Boiling point:	115 °C20 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.85 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.449(lit.)
FEMA	3465 \| CIS-6-NONEN-1-OL
Flash point:	199 °F
form	clear liquid
pka	15.18±0.10(Predicted)
Specific Gravity	0.849
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fresh green melon waxy honeydew cantaloupe cucumber clean
JECFA Number	324
BRN	2322878
CAS DataBase Reference	35854-86-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	(6Z)-nonen-1-ol(35854-86-5)
EPA Substance Registry System	6-Nonen-1-ol, (6Z)- (35854-86-5)

Safety information for cis-6-Nonen-1-ol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.